Can a cartoon or a picture be defamatory? Can a cartoon character depicting Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars give rise to an action in defamation? Well, according to His Honour, Morzone DCJ in Hallam v O’Connor and Payne [2024] QDC 187, it most definitely can. As is common in the Australian defamation world, it […]
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Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under Section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law Introduction Misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law prohibits businesses from engaging in conduct that misleads or deceives consumers or other businesses. In the world of commerce, trust is the glue that holds transactions together. Consumers must be able to rely […]
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A Guide to Statutory Demands for both Creditors & Debtors in Australia This statutory demands guide explains what statutory demands are, how they are used to recover debts, key legal requirements, and how respondents can respond under Australian law. A statutory demand is a formal, written notice issued by a creditor to a debtor (which […]
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Can I refuse to be an executor under a will? Refuse executor will Victoria refers to the process and legal considerations when a nominated executor chooses not to act under a will in Victoria. Being named as the executor of a loved one’s Will can sometimes come as a surprise. For many people, the news […]
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General Protections Claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth): What You Need to Know The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act) provides employees across Australia with a broad range of workplace protections. Among these, the General Protections provisions are some of the most powerful. They protect employees and prospective employees from adverse […]
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A Guide to Residential Tenancy Law & Disputes in Victoria Victorian residential tenancy law governs the legal rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in Victoria, including lease agreements, rental bonds, rent increases, repairs, and dispute resolution under the Residential Tenancies Act. In Victoria, residential tenancy disputes are common occurrences between landlords and tenants. Whether […]
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